A Father’s Commitment: Wilfredo’s Story of Sacrifice, Education, and Hope
Wilfredo never had the chance to go to school—but he never stopped believing in the power of education. From supporting his brother’s studies to helping build classrooms in his community, he is creating new opportunities for his children. This Father’s Day, we honor a father turning sacrifice into possibility.
A Mother Who Built Opportunity—One Block at a Time
Eufemenia is a single mother of five who stepped forward to help build classrooms in her community. In doing so, she challenged expectations and inspired others to join her. Her story is a powerful reminder that mothers don’t just support education—they help create it.
A Mother Who Leads by Learning
Catarina never had the chance to go to school as a child. Today, as a mother, she’s changing that—by returning to the classroom alongside her children. Her journey is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to learn, and that a mother’s example can shape a family’s future.
What Happens When Rural Guatemala Takes the Global Stage in Rwanda
When our Early Childhood Program Director traveled to a global forum in Rwanda, she went to learn. She came back with something else: confirmation that the work happening in rural Guatemala belongs in global conversations about early childhood.
A Father’s Commitment: Wilfredo’s Story of Sacrifice, Education, and Hope
Wilfredo never had the chance to go to school—but he never stopped believing in the power of education. From supporting his brother’s studies to helping build classrooms in his community, he is creating new opportunities for his children. This Father’s Day, we honor a father turning sacrifice into possibility.
From Corporate Service to Student Service: The Bragg Family’s School the World Journey
After participating in a School the World corporate service trip, Brittni Bragg encouraged her son Owen to step outside his comfort zone and experience service learning for himself. His trip to Panama became more than a week of building and connection. It became a new lens on community, gratitude, and the power of paying it forward.
Books That Build a Culture of Reading
School the World’s classroom libraries are helping students, teachers, and families build a stronger culture of reading across Honduras, Guatemala, and Panama. In 2026, families co-invested in high-quality books, teachers created reading spaces, and children discovered new opportunities to learn through stories.
Art with Impact: How Liv Turned Creativity into Connection
Artist and student volunteer Liv Klawiter discovered that creativity can do more than inspire—it can build connection and drive change. From fundraising through original paintings to creating murals alongside students in Guatemala, her journey reflects the power of education, service, and storytelling.
Making Connections on a Service Trip to Central America
Stepping into a new a country and culture can feel intimidating, but the bonds formed through shared service often become the most lasting part of the journey. From mixing cement to playing games with local children, discover why many School the World student volunteers find that human connection transcends every barrier.
Staff Spotlight: From the Same Classroom to Building New Ones
Heydie Cruz grew up in a rural Honduran classroom much like the ones she builds today. With determination—and the support of her family—she became one of the first in her family to graduate from university. Now, as an engineer with School the World, she’s helping create better opportunities for the next generation.
World Changer Diary: More Than Just Classrooms, How Guatemala Felt Like Home
What started as a service trip quickly felt like a return home. From shared meals and meaningful conversations to working side-by-side with the community, this experience was about connection as much as construction. This corporate service trip participant reflects on the people, moments, and relationships that made Guatemala unforgettable.
The Belief That Gets Passed On
Karen Crowley’s lifelong commitment to education and service shaped her daughters’ values. Through School the World service learning trips, they experienced those values in a new way, together.
A Mother Who Built Opportunity—One Block at a Time
Eufemenia is a single mother of five who stepped forward to help build classrooms in her community. In doing so, she challenged expectations and inspired others to join her. Her story is a powerful reminder that mothers don’t just support education—they help create it.